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BU51 HZC

2001 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,919 mi
Last recorded78,919 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 HZC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 78,919 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 71,544 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front exhaust pipe has tem0rary repair

Pass 1 Jul 2013 63,946 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust pipe has temporary repair

Pass 30 Jul 2012 51,189 miles

front discs corroded

tyres perished

Pass 9 Nov 2011 49,733 miles

tread cracking on front tyres

Pass 10 Nov 2010 47,081 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 44,295 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 44,292 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 40,912 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 37,070 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 34,179 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 30,751 miles

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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BU51 HZC is a 2001 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2001 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 69,047 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU51 HZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU51 HZC?

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What year was BU51 HZC registered?

BU51 HZC is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is BU51 HZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 HZC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU51 HZC have outstanding finance?

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